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0.9 xG Gap, Zero Points: Crystal Palace's Night in Numbers

xG: Manchester City 1.6 - 0.7 Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace on the wrong side of finishing variance. Score: 3-0.

Manchester CityxG 1.56 β†’ 3 goals
Crystal PalacexG 0.68 β†’ 0 goals
0.68 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Crystal Palace
-47
Robbery 😀
Manchester City
+47
Heist πŸ€
May 13, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Crystal Palace 😀 Robbery (-47) | Manchester City πŸ€ Heist (+47)

Manchester City created 1.56 xG. Crystal Palace created 0.68 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says Crystal Palace deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatManchester CityCrystal Palace
xG1.560.68
Goals30
Shots (on target)15 (4)6 (2)
Shots inside box106
Possession72%28%
Corners94
GK saves21
Fouls107
Cards (Y/R)0/02/0

Key Events

32' Goal - A. Semenyo (assist: P. Foden) (Manchester City)

40' Goal - O. Marmoush (assist: P. Foden) (Manchester City)

84' Goal - Savinho (assist: R. Cherki) (Manchester City)

Verdict

- Manchester City created 1.56 xG, scored 3 - Crystal Palace created 0.68 xG, scored 0

CURSD Match Score: Crystal Palace -47 (Robbery) | Manchester City +47 (Heist)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Crystal Palace had a strong case for more.

Match Stats

Manchester CityCrystal Palace
3Goals0
1.6xG0.7
15Shots6
72%Possession28%
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